Turn up the fun (and noise!) at MOTAT’s Make Music exhibition
Make some noise with the new Whakatangi Puoro Make Music exhibition at MOTAT - it's all about turning up the fun!
When You Discover … “Kids Don’t Come With A Manual”
To help your journey as a parent, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis is back for a second series of Kids Don't Come With A Manual with science-based, easy-to-understand solutions to problems in the whānau. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Buzz’s Epic Missions Await!
Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the new Kiwi kids' show, Buzz's Epic Little Missions! Join Buzz as he explores the stunning landscapes of Aotearoa, learns about nature, and becomes a responsible kaitiaki. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Like Esmael, Go Back To School Kumon Confident
Kumon offers individualised Maths and English programmes that, over time, can help students study advanced material confidently and independently for success in school and everyday life. Have a confident start to 2024 with Kumon Mathematics and English.
Top Things To Do In Queenstown This Spring
This spring, experience Queenstown with fresh eyes! It's a great time of year to travel with the family, experience the beauty of the outdoors, unwind with some family fun, and create special holiday memories.
Wash Like The Wiggles!
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Kids Tell Us About Their Fave Pizzas
One of the great things about pizzas is that you can adapt them easily to suit everyone's tastes. We asked some kids to share with us what their favourite pizza is, and also to dream up their ultimate pizza topping combination. Join us as we explore the world of pizza's real and imaginary.
FamilyBoost: Helping Households With The Cost Of Childcare
FamilyBoost is a new childcare payment administered by Inland Revenue to help parents and caregivers with the cost of early childhood education (ECE). It will come into effect from 1 July 2024.
Top 10 Kiri and Lou Songs
Every episode of the hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is wrapped around an original song written by The Front Lawn (Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair) and performed by a cast of favourites including Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Wiata, Jaquie Brown, Josh Brown and Mark Wright. Head to YouTube, Spotify or Apple Music to hear all your favourites from the show. Made with support from NZ On Air.
Yakult’s Health Benefits For You And Your Family
Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that help the overall balance of bacteria in the digestive system. However, not all probiotics can achieve the same health outcomes as the unique bacteria in Yakult.
Meet Kiri and Lou
The hit New Zealand kids’ TV show, Kiri and Lou, is winning awards and fans around the world and our panel of reviewers is loving it at home too. Not only is it visually beautiful and heartwarming in its messaging, it’s also a lot of fun! Immerse your child (and yourself!) in this adorable show and it will soon become a family favourite.
The Benefits Of Yakult For Gut Health
A healthy gut is important for the health and wellbeing of every family member. Discover how drinking one bottle of Yakult each day is a refreshing and easy way to restore and maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut for the whole family.
Make The Move To Homegrown Vegies
With the cost of living crisis continuing to bite at the heels of Kiwi families, it’s a great time to consider the multiple benefits of growing your own vegetables.
Fun For The Whole Family At Snowplanet
Looking for a fun family activity that's unique and exciting? Have fun in the snow all year round at New Zealand's only indoor snow park - Snowplanet!
Meet The Newest Member Of The Blistex Family
Since 1947 Blistex has been cheerleading for happy, healthy lips and it's delighted to introduce you to the newest family member - Agave Rescue. Packed with all the goodness of Agave, Peach, and Kakadu Plum extracts, this powerhouse lip balm will revitalise, soften and moisturise your lips like nothing else.
Product Review | Good Health Viralex KIDS & Magnesium KIDS
It's the start of a new school year and it's a good time to focus on your kids' immunity and sleep to help ensure they have a happy and healthy experience. Mum Katie was keen to try Good Health Viralex KIDS Immune Chews and Good Health Magnesium KIDS with her two school age girls. Find out how it went in her review.
Protected: Five Of The Best Family Bike Rides In Queenstown
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Christmas Gifts | Review Of LEGO® Ninjago® Kai’s Golden Dragon Raider
This Christmas, 90 wonderful years since the LEGO® Group began developing a world of play, there's a LEGO gift that will delight and inspire creativity and play no matter where your child's interests and passions lie. We asked Amy and her ninja and LEGO-loving kids to review a new LEGO set. Read their review below.
Christmas Gifts | Kids Review LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO® Sets
The LEGO® Group has been inspiring creativity since 1932. This Christmas, 90 wonderful years of play later, LEGO playsets are still the perfect gifts that enable you to hand over the key to an exciting Christmas to your child. We asked some parents and their very excited children to review some of this Christmas's top LEGO and LEGO® DUPLO® sets.
Product Review | Tone Down Tech’s AGM M6
At some stage, you're likely to be grappling with when to get your child a mobile phone and what phone to get. Mum Katie and Ella (8) took the AGM M6 - Tone Down Tech's 'dumb' phone - for a test run. Find out what they thought.
Kids Room Storage Doesn’t Have To Be Boring: Fun Ideas Parents & Kids Will Love
If your kids are anything like ours, there are toys everywhere, clothes hanging out of drawers, and little pockets of chaos, extending out of their bedrooms and all over the house! For the times when you would like a little more organisation, Mocka has some top tips on making storage fun with ideas and solutions everyone will love.
Product Review | Cricut Maker® 3, Cricut BrightPad™ Go & Cricut Card Mat™ 2 x 2
Cricut and Harvey Norman have recently announced a new retail partnership that will bring Cricut products, including the existing range as well as new innovations, to a growing community of New Zealand creators and aspiring makers alike. Join Katie as she reviews 3 of these fantastic products.
Protected: Family Summer Fun In Queenstown
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Kids Tell Us About Their Favourite Kiwi Holidays
Looking for some family holiday ideas but not sure where to start? We gathered up some Kiwi kids to tell us all about their favourite family getaways.
Protected: Rediscover Three Margaret Mahy Classics
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Book Review | Edmonds My First Cookbook
From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, "Edmonds My First Cookbook" includes more than 90 recipes to instil a life-long love of baking and cooking. We gave mum of two, Katie, the chance to review the book and try out a couple of the recipes with her kids.
Book Review | Edmonds More Food For Flatters
Edmonds Cookery Books have been in almost all New Zealand homes for over 100 years. With my youngest being in Year 13 and planning to leave home next year, it was the ideal time to give the new "Edmonds More Food For Flatters" cookery book a test run.
Protected: Supporting The Health Of Kids From Conception To Beyond
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New Book | The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a very young child. She is delighted to revisit this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers.
Family Review: Kiwiherb Children’s Goodnight Chest Syrup
Hearing your child cough through the night can fill parents with dread during the winter months. Kiwiherb's new Children's Goodnight Chest Syrup works to soothe your little one's airways all night for a well-rested household. We gave Hayley, mum of two, the opportunity to review a winter wellness duo from the Kiwiherb range.